2022 Holiday Party Trends
Here are some of the biggest trend lines happening right now in company holiday party planning, and how your organization can get ahead of the curve.
F&B Trends from a Hotel Chef
Craig Steffenson, Executive Chef at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, shares how F&B is evolving—and how to stay ahead of the game.
5 Meeting Travel “What Ifs” Answered
5 "What-If" scenarios for meeting travel, including the big one: What happens if you or an attendee test positive while abroad?
Do’s & Don’ts of Hiring An Independent Contractor
In these uncertain times, many companies and associations are hesitant to rehire full-time employees. Enter the independent contractor.
3 Easy Ways to Engage Attendees (Without Spending a Lot of Money)
Engage attendees and create community and connections at your events without blowing your budget.
To Badge or Not to Badge
In the decades prior to C-19, the meeting badge had evolved from an essentially plain vanilla choice to a tutti-frutti of available options; some extremely beneficial, others simply feature-bloated solutions in search of a...
A Discussion About Diversity
After all this time—and endless discussion—why is diversity still not a given in this industry?
Why is it that so many associations and supplier organizations in our industry—where women are overwhelmingly the majority—have male leaders?...
Immunity Essentials for Busy Planners
How are your plans for in-person events going? Are you feeling more confident about your immunity?
During the last 15 months there has been a vast amount of information out there surrounding COVID-19—much of it...
Well-Being Advice As We Emerge From the Pandemic
Think about your well-being and how you would like this new phase of your life to look.
A Fresh Look at SMM
This is a great time to establish – or fine-tune – your Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) program.
Hybrid Meetings: Tips From a Pro
Although an end to the pandemic is in sight, hybrid meetings will continue to be a popular way to connect people in 2021—and beyond.
With more than 15 years of experience working in the industry,...
Gender Gap Still Exists
Although strives regarding gender have been made, many fields are still widely male-dominated, and the event industry is no exception.
Why Roundtables Work
Among the most popular trends that are paramount in the business world, roundtables and knowledge-sharing events are increasingly gaining momentum.
Virtual Wellness Infusion
Virtual fatigue has impacted many, and companies are looking for ways to help and MeetingPlay, an event technology company, has solutions.